Help on AOS

[Marcos Linke]

Hello,

I sent my AOS package to Chicago with the following forms: I-485, I-693, I-765, I-693, 2x G-325a, I-864, I-130 and G-1145.

Also a check of $1225 to Department of Homeland Security (I met up with a USCIS officer in Seattle and he said I could mail all those documents together and that it would cost $1140 + $85 for fingerprints).

The package was received in Chicago lockbox on the 17th of February and I haven't heard from them.

I called USCIS and they did not find any records on my name. The officer told me over the phone that I probably sent something incorrect and they are sending me the package back within the next 30 days, but she can't affirm that because there is no record on her system about me.

I know the fees for the forms separately are different but does anybody know if $1225 should be the correct amount? I don't know what other thing could possibly be wrong...

Thank you in advance,
Marcos.

[xvictore]

Did they cash your check yet? $1225 is the right amount though. You also need $535 for form i-130.

[Marcos Linke]

Did they cash your check yet? $1225 is the right amount though. You also need $535 for form i-130.

They haven't cashed the check. The officer told me over the meeting that $1225 is the full amount when you are sending all these forms concurrently

[newacct]

They haven't cashed the check. The officer told me over the meeting that $1225 is the full amount when you are sending all these forms concurrently

$535 for I-130 and $1225 for I-485. You didn't attach a fee for I-130 and it will be rejected. The I-485 is based on the I-130 and so it may also be rejected.

[Marcos Linke]

$535 for I-130 and $1225 for I-485. You didn't attach a fee for I-130 and it will be rejected. The I-485 is based on the I-130 and so it may also be rejected.

That is so weird! I just talked to an officer on the phone and she said it is correct, when those files are sent concurrently you just pay $1225.

[Marcos Linke]

That is so weird! I just talked to an officer on the phone and she said it is correct, when those files are sent concurrently you just pay $1225.

Seriously, I just called them again and now they said even thou I am sending it concurrently it should be $535 + $1225.

Honestly... How unprepared can be a couple agents?? I am so mad... this is going to delay my process more than 1 month.

[S_R_E]

Seriously, I just called them again and now they said even thou I am sending it concurrently it should be $535 + $1225.

Honestly... How unprepared can be a couple agents?? I am so mad... this is going to delay my process more than 1 month.

FROM THE USCIS WEBSITE :

Please note that, if you file Form I-485 to adjust your status as a permanent resident on or after July 30, 2007, no additional fee is required to also file an application for employment authorization on Form I-765 and/or advance parole on Form I-131. You may file these forms together. If you choose instead to file Form I-765 and/or Form I-131 separately after July 30, 2007, you must also submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of that you filed a Form I-485.


Our checks for $1225 & $535 were cashed 7 days after the package was delivered (i-130‚ i-485 & i-765)

[Marcos Linke]

FROM THE USCIS WEBSITE :

Please note that, if you file Form I-485 to adjust your status as a permanent resident on or after July 30, 2007, no additional fee is required to also file an application for employment authorization on Form I-765 and/or advance parole on Form I-131. You may file these forms together. If you choose instead to file Form I-765 and/or Form I-131 separately after July 30, 2007, you must also submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence of that you filed a Form I-485.


Our checks for $1225 & $535 were cashed 7 days after the package was delivered (i-130‚ i-485 & i-765)

Did you put 2 checks separately? or can you make just 1 with $1760?

[S_R_E]

Did you put 2 checks separately? or can you make just 1 with $1760?

Two separate checks

https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

$535, effective 12 a.m. Eastern U.S. time, December 23, 2016.

Make sure to read the "Special Instructions" section

https://www.uscis.gov/i-485

See the form instructions and Special Instructions for payment details, effective 12 a.m. Eastern U.S. time, December 23, 2016. You must make your check payable to Department of Homeland Security.

Filing fees are in the "Special Instructions" section and are in a table based on your criteria

For example

Age 14 – 78 : Form Fee = $1140 Biometric Services Fee = $85 TOTAL = $1225

So in our case

i-130 check for $535
i-485 check for $1225

Make sure you read the instructions to make sure the checks are made out correctly (name of the party and NO abbreviations). Check the above links to make sure you have the most current information

[Marcos Linke]

Two separate checks

https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

$535, effective 12 a.m. Eastern U.S. time, December 23, 2016.

Make sure to read the "Special Instructions" section

https://www.uscis.gov/i-485

See the form instructions and Special Instructions for payment details, effective 12 a.m. Eastern U.S. time, December 23, 2016. You must make your check payable to Department of Homeland Security.

Filing fees are in the "Special Instructions" section and are in a table based on your criteria

For example

Age 14 – 78 : Form Fee = $1140 Biometric Services Fee = $85 TOTAL = $1225

So in our case

i-130 check for $535
i-485 check for $1225

Make sure you read the instructions to make sure the checks are made out correctly (name of the party and NO abbreviations). Check the above links to make sure you have the most current information

Thank you very much for the information.

On the form I-485 they make it clear to make it payable to Department of Homeland Security.

But what about the I-130? I did not read anything, should it be to Department of Homeland Security as well?

[S_R_E]

Thank you very much for the information.

On the form I-485 they make it clear to make it payable to Department of Homeland Security.

But what about the I-130? I did not read anything, should it be to Department of Homeland Security as well?

https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

Click on the section
Instructions for Form I-130 (PDF, 229 KB)


That is a PDF with instructions. Towards the bottom of the document is the following section. Pretty much ALL forms have an instructions PDF that you can download and save. These instructions include the information you need to make sure the forms are filled out correctly and we used them extensively when filling out our paperwork

The filing fee for Form I-130 is $535. The filling fee for this petition cannot be waived.
NOTE: The filling fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this petition. DO NOT MAIL CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amounts.
Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-130:
1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must
be payable in U.S. currency; and
2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS.”
3. If you live outside the United States, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for instructions on the
method of payment.

[Marcos Linke]

https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

Click on the section
Instructions for Form I-130 (PDF, 229 KB)


That is a PDF with instructions. Towards the bottom of the document is the following section. Pretty much ALL forms have an instructions PDF that you can download and save. These instructions include the information you need to make sure the forms are filled out correctly and we used them extensively when filling out our paperwork

The filing fee for Form I-130 is $535. The filling fee for this petition cannot be waived.
NOTE: The filling fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this petition. DO NOT MAIL CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amounts.
Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-130:
1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must
be payable in U.S. currency; and
2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS.”
3. If you live outside the United States, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for instructions on the
method of payment.

Thank you very much sir!!

[cew]

I sent out a G-1450 for $1760 for the concurrent filing (1225 + 535) and it was taken off my credit card 1 week after the package was received. It is not just $1225!!